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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.33, 8,695.62 and 2,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.33, 8,695.62 and 2,675.46 is: 4,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.33 : 8,695.62 = 2,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.33/8,695.62 = 2,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.33x = 8,695.62 × 2,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.33x = 23,264,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,783.49/5,802.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.56

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